Description

3-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors, antimicrobial agents, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the fluorine and nitro groups contribute to biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its electron-withdrawing nitro and aldehyde functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new organic reactions, heterocyclic chemistry, and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	320-70-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6FNO4
Molecular Weight	199.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-fluoro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-3-fluoro-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-5-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-fluoro-4-methoxy-5-nitro-; 320-70-7; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-5-nitro-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and cGMP-grade pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.